To prevent substance use and mental health disorders; when signs are present, to intervene early and appropriately; and when assessments indicate that treatment is required, to provide the right type of treatment, at the right place, by the right person/programs to help students achieve and maintain the highest quality of health and wellness.

Behavioral Health Services (BHS) are available to Cowlitz County students seeking mental health and substance use treatment through the Great Rivers Behavioral Health Organizations Continuum of Care. For more information on services available, please click here.

Department of Student Support

Helping to ensure that all kids are prepared to learn at high levels is the goal of the Student Services Department. There are many support functions and programs that fall under this department. Please follow the link below to learn more about each department.

Now is the time to apply for a Boundary Exception (Choice) for the 2017-2018 School Year

March is the month to apply for your child to attend a school other than your neighborhood school. If you want to guarantee consideration before the start of the 2017-208 school year you must have your application returned to the Student Services Office at 601 Crawford Street, Kelso, WA 98626 by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, March 31, 2017.

Please click HERE for more information on the process, or HERE to download that information.

Please click HERE for an electronic copy of the In-District Boundary Exception Form.

Please click HERE for an electronic copy of the Out-of-District Boundary Exception Form.

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